FOIA Request to Town of Sharpsburg regarding new or amended contracts on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Town of Sharpsburg by Rocky Mount Today, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to records under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. ยง132-1., specifically requesting information in electronic format about new contracts and amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The requested records include details such as contract or amendment titles, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. The request emphasizes that it seeks existing records only and does not require the creation of new documents.
Rocky Mount Today has also requested a fee waiver for this FOIA request, citing their role as a member of the media in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information laws.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
